Bui Tien Dung causes a stir with his unique African braided hairstyle

(Dan Tri) - Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung attracted nearly 90,000 likes in just half a day thanks to his street-style braided hairstyle, reminiscent of many international football superstars and rappers.

Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung recently surprised fans when he appeared with cornrows braided close to the scalp, a street style. After only 1 day of posting, his new image attracted nearly 90,000 likes and became a hot topic of discussion on social networks.

Bui Tien Dung transforms with impressive cornrow hairstyle (Photo: character's Facebook).

Many colleagues, friends and fans have praised the “cool” and “classy” appearance of the goalkeeper from Thanh Hoa . Some humorously suggested that he deserves the title of “Goalkeeper with the most impressive hair of the season” this year.

On social media, one account commented: “Looks like the Vietnamese version of Neymar, both sporty and individualistic”. Another person humorously said: “If there was an award for “Most Fashionable Goalkeeper”, Dung would definitely win the championship”. Many fans also expressed their support, saying that this is a new image, helping the 28-year-old goalkeeper to be more confident on the field.

On the field, Bui Tien Dung stands out with his new hairstyle (Photo: character's Facebook).

Bui Tien Dung's cornrows were done by an African woman. Cornrows are a type of hair braiding typical of ancient African cultures, consisting of tightly braided rows of hair, close to the scalp, forming straight lines or many elaborate patterns.

In addition to aesthetics, this hairstyle once carried meanings about social status, marital status, and personal identity.

Bui Tien Dung is not the first Vietnamese player to attract attention with this hairstyle. Before Tet this year, Nguyen Xuan Son also had a cornrow hairstyle, and even "turned the roof tiles" while being treated for an injury at the hospital. Before that, Xuan Son was loyal to his natural curly hair, occasionally using a headband to fix his hair. This player also shaved his head, creating his own personal mark.

Previously, player Nguyen Xuan Son also tried the cornrows hairstyle (Photo: character's Facebook).

Today, cornrows are popular with underground artists, street fashionistas, and many sports stars.

Many people commented that Tien Dung's new hairstyle reminds them of international stars like rapper Snoop Dogg, former football player Rio Ferdinand, or players Neymar and Raphinha.

Cornrow hairstyles are also favored by many female celebrities, contributing to spreading the trend of personality among young people. A series of famous singers, dancers, models such as: Tyra Banks, Ciara or new generation fashion icon Zendaya have all appeared in public with this hairstyle.

When attending the red carpet of the premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) , Zendaya attracted attention with her braided hairstyle, unique and individual style, and received many compliments.

The cornrow hairstyle helps Zendaya shine on the red carpet (Photo: Just Jared).

Despite its edgy look, cornrows are difficult to maintain. Braiding them tightly against the scalp can put pressure on the hair follicles, causing breakage or thinning over time. People who wear this style should limit the amount of time they keep them in place, avoid sweat that can cause scalp fungus, and should also condition their hair thoroughly with specialized shampoo and conditioner to restore softness after unbraiding.

Cornrows are not just a hairstyle, but also a statement of personality. For Bui Tien Dung, this is also a way for him to refresh himself and create a different mark in the middle of the season.

Bui Tien Dung (born 1997) made a splash when he and U19 Vietnam won fourth place in Asia 2016 and participated in the FIFA U20 World Cup 2017.

The peak of his career was his great contribution to helping U23 Vietnam win the 2018 Asian runner-up title with a series of excellent penalty saves.

From 2018 to 2024, Tien Dung played for Thanh Hoa, Hanoi FC, Ho Chi Minh City Club, Hanoi Police and HAGL. However, he gradually lost his starting position and was absent from the national team since 2020.

At the beginning of the year, the 28-year-old goalkeeper joined Da Nang, regularly played as a starter and contributed to helping the team successfully avoid relegation.

Off the pitch, he is also known for his love affair with international model Dianka Zakhidova. The couple went public with their relationship in September 2020, got married in May 2022 and welcomed their first son Danil in November of the same year.

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